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February 21, 2025
“Should Christians Watch The Chosen??”
Some Christians believe the TV series The Chosen veers too far from the biblical story. Is it leading people astray or closer to Jesus? Dr. J, Perry, and Shawna give their takes on this.
Biblical scholar Dr. Jeremy Grinnell joins the team to answer bible questions. Jeremy earned his PhD in Systematic Theology from Calvin Seminary and taught seminary in West MI for 15 years.
Other great questions in the podcast:
The New Testament seems to suggest that only men can be elders. So Stephanie asks, “How can Bible believing churches justify having women elders?
“And if male and female are equal in Christ, how are we to know our roles in marriage?” Also Sarah shares, “Please explain how Jesus can be God when God refers to Jesus as his Son.”
Chris says, “Please unpack the passage in the Sermon on the Mount about settling matters quickly. What if one party doesn't want to reconcile? And if they don’t want to reconcile, should I keep trying?”
And Lyn shares, “God is love, full of mercy and grace. Yet, the Bible says God gets angry, punishes people, causes people to be ill, and even causes and allows people's hearts to be hard. How do we explain this to unbelievers?”
And “Is God still punishing people and causing people's hearts to be hard? If God is causing hard hearts how can they come to accept Jesus as their Savior?”
We’re glad you asked. 😊
IN THIS EPISODE
Dr. Jeremy Grinnell
Dr. Jeremy Grinnell earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, and taught theology at a local seminary for nearly 15 years.
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Perry LaHaie
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
Perry and Shawna Mornings
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.